tine

noun
UK: /taɪn/
US: /taɪn/

  1. A sharp, pointed part of a fork or similar tool.

    1. The fork has four tines to pick up the spaghetti.
    2. Be careful not to bend the tines when you're washing the fork.

  2. A pointed projection, such as a prong on an antler.

    1. The deer had several tines on its antlers.
    2. Each tine of the antler was covered in soft velvet during the summer.

Synonyms

prong point spike
tine verb

  1. To cultivate or till soil using a tool with tines.

    1. He tines the garden every spring to prepare it for planting.
    2. The farmer tines the field, ensuring the soil is loose and aerated before sowing seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tine" in English means: A sharp, pointed part of a fork or similar tool., A pointed projection, such as a prong on an antler..

The phonetic transcription of "tine" is /taɪn/ in British English and /taɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tine": prong, point, spike.

Example usage of "tine": "The fork has four tines to pick up the spaghetti.". More examples on the page.